Medill Campus was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit during inital visit. Only provided gloves and package of substance used to put on bodily fluid. Instructed to provide a complete kit and maintain records on site. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the two microwaves in the dining area in need of cleaning on the interior of the units. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Only provided gloves and package of substance used to put on bodily fluid. Instructed to provide a complete kit and maintain records on site. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the boy toilet room closest to the food prep area not meeting compliance with the hot water temperature requirement. Temperature of water was 69.2f at the time of the inspection. Instructed all to restore hot water in mentioned toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the two microwaves in the dining area in need of cleaning on the interior of the units. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Soap and sanitizer dispensing tubes on the 3-compartment sink are almost touching the bottom of the sink. Instructed to shorten tubes so that they stop at the fill line to prevent contamination and/or back siphonage. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Wash bowls in 1st fl boys/girls toilet room needs to be recaulked around the top. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The last washbowl in the girl's toilet room hot water pressure is extremely low. Instructed to increase and maintain the hot water pressure.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in dish room/food prep. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Manager provides hand drying provision.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed soiled pest traps with dead insects under the dry storage shelves inside of the dry storage room. Instructed to remove soiled pest traps.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Time metered faucet in men's room runs for 6 seconds. All time metered faucets must run for at least 15 seconds. Instructed engineer to repair metered faucets accordingly
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3 comp sink in kitchen has leak. Instructed engineer to repair leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Mop sink drains slowly. Instructed egineer to repair mop sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Receptacles in women's restroom not covered. Instructed engineer to provide lids for uncovered receptacles in women's restroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.15 observed a cold water knob missing from one of three hand washing sinks in the men's toilet room, also one of three hand washing sinks with inadequate hot water. Instructed to repair all.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the north side of lunch room/and prep area, instructed to remove and reseal/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT ON PREMISES(VIREX ll 256)THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED IN POLICY AND IS NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. ALSO ENG. HAS NO DISNEFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment nozzle spraying water up from the base of the nozzle, instructed to repair, also repair the small leak under the second compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling of the north side of lunch room/and prep area, instructed to remove and reseal/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Gasket around 2-dr freezer behind service counter needs resealing to secure door when shut.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed one hand dryer in the boys washroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water knob missing from the end sink in the girls bathroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize all shelves in second floor storage areas and duct equipment in first floor electrical room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and corners in teachers lounge 212.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Repair right dryer in girls second floor and boys first floor washrooms. Repair left dryer in boys second floor washroom.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 mice droppings scattered on bottom shelf inside file cabinet, on cutting board on bottom shelf and legs of shelving unit, on floor along walls behind file cabinet, near lockers and under shelving unit, on top of canned garbanzo beans, and on window ledge in dry storage area, 10-15 mice droppings scattered along walls near lockers and on duct equipment in first floor electrical room, 7 mice droppings on floor in corner near mop heads in janitor closet 114b, 10-15 mice droppings on floor along walls, corners and on shelves in storage room 201a, 5 mice droppings on floor in corner near window in mdf room 206a, 6 mice droppings on floor behind copier and in corner in teachers lounge 212. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean guards on all water fountains. Clean and sanitize all shelves in dry food and second floor storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along all walls and corners in all storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal opening around pipe fitting under sink in dry food storage area. Repair right dryer in girls second floor and boys first floor washrooms. Repair left dryer in boys second floor washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at left and middle sinks in girls first floor washroom near main entrance. Repair leaking hot water handle and faucet on kitchen exposed sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor, away from walls and corners in supply room 110b. Organize boiler room storage area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found peeling paint and food debris on lunchroom ceiling. Instructed to clean and repaint and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on women's restroom near dry storage goods (lunchroom staff uses this restroom). Instructed to install and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean vents above ovens in kitchen to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain storage (educational suppy) room; elevate all items from floor; provide shelves for storage of items.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The outer exhaust fan is full of dust, clean of the fan.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The 2 door milk cooler is not working, repair or replace said cooler. Milk stored in alternate cooler at this time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: The kitchen garbage can is blocking the hand sink, move the can so the sink is easily accessable.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE RODDED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO ROD SAME. THE THIRD HAND SINK IN IST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM AND THE 2ND FLOOR GIRLS TOILET ROOM THIRD SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR THE PIPE AND CONTROL CABLE HAS BEEN BROKEN ON BOTH AUTO CONTROL SINKS. INSTD. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE ,FREEZER IN STAFF LOUNGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LUNCH ROOM,PAPER STORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PAPER STORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLE IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST FL. BOY'S & 2ND FL. BOY'S MISSING FAUCET HANDLES,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE,2ND FL. GIRL'S 1ST SINK NOT OPERABLE & LEAKY TOILET.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.
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